911 Dispatch

Our Mission

Washtenaw Central Dispatch shall provide professional and courteous dispatching for police services in Washtenaw County. As the first link between service providers and the public, it shall emphasize effective, efficient, and coordinated service delivery in the public interest.

About Us

Washtenaw Central Dispatch provides police dispatching services for the Washtenaw County Sheriff, Michigan State Police, Northfield Twp Police and Huron Area Metro Parks while providing emergency and nonemergency 911 service to the citizens of Washtenaw County. On average, Washtenaw Central Dispatch handles approximately 1000 emergency and non emergency calls every day.

Washtenaw County Dispatch currently employs 9 full time dispatch operators and 3 civillian dispatch supervisors for 24 hour operations. Each dispatcher must complete a intensive inhouse training regiment and recieves additional specialized training in various dispatch related concerns such as suicide intervention and hostage negotiations.

Aside from the day to day operations of the dispatch center, Washtenaw County dispatchers are also very active in the community. In 2005, Washtenaw County Dispatch formed the 911 Awareness Team with the goal of educating the citizens of Washtenaw County in multiple 911 related issues. The 911 Awareness Team frequents neighborhood watch meetings, community events and school functions.

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